Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Livonia, Michigan

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Livonia, Michigan area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Robert F. Townsley

Robert F. Townsley

Nov 8, 2015

Robert F. Townsley Age 80, November 8, 2015 Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Diane (Brad Laufer), Mark (Marla) and Brian (Karen) Townsley. Dear grandfather of Ethan, Jared, and Mallory Townsley. A Committal Service will be held at Glen Eden Memorial Park Cemetery, 35667 West Eight Mile Rd., Livonia, Wednesday at 11 a.m. A Private Memorial Service will be...

Charles Mark Tarpley Jr.

Charles Mark Tarpley Jr.

Nov 8, 2015

Age 65. Nov. 8, 2015. Beloved husband of Elzbieta. Dear father of Charles Anthony. Stepfather of Daria and Stanley. Also survived by grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15251 Harper Ave., Detroit, Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. Visitation Monday from 4-9 p.m. Please share a memory of Charles by signing...

James R. Anderson

James R. Anderson

Nov 3, 2015

James R. Anderson Age 98, November 3, 2015. Beloved brother of the late Cory Anderson and Martha Royce. Dear uncle of Lloyd (Charlotte), Harold (Mary Ann), Paul (the late Marilyn), Ralph (Melissa) and Fred (Jody) Royce, Doris (the late George) Cubberly, Ruth (Jeff) Babbitt and the late Lillian Royce. Also survived by 20 great nieces and nephews and 34 great...

Sharon M. Griesser

Sharon M. Griesser

Nov 2, 2015

Sharon M. Griesser Age 71, November 2, 2015. Beloved wife of Gerald. Loving sister of Dennis (Dorine) Leland. Dear aunt of Dennis (Vicki) Leland and Dawn (Paul) Wasukewicz. Great aunt of Sara, Nicole and Jack Leland. Memorial Service at the First Baptist Church of South Lyon, 6820 Marjorie Ann Street, South Lyon, Saturday at 11 a.m. Sharon will be laid...

Mildred Louise Johnson

Mildred Louise Johnson

Nov 1, 2015

MILDRED L. JOHNSON, Age 89, November 1, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Loving mother of William (Marcia) Reeder. Dear grandmother of Kimberly Reeder and Candice (Christopher) Asher, and great grandmother of Trevor and Logan Asher. Sister of Katherine Knowles, Mae Barton and Ruth Stoner. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday from 2-4pm with...

Austin O. Graves

Austin O. Graves

Nov 1, 2015

Austin Orville Graves Age 87, November 1, 2015 Beloved husband of the late June. Loving father of Sherri (Daniel) Harrison, Steven (Debbie) and the late David. Dear grandfather of Eric, Austin, Melissa and Kyle. Great grandfather of Joe and Wesley. Brother of Marge, Joan, Ed and the late Ron. Memorial Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451...

Beatrice M. Rumley

Beatrice M. Rumley

Nov 1, 2015

Beatrice M. Rumley Age 93, November 1, 2015 Beloved wife of the late Howard Rumley. Loving mother of Nancy (Richard) Debusschere and Pamela (Robert) Weyer. Dear grandmother of Benjamin, Kathleen and William, Allen and Andrew. Dear sister of Edith Olson, William (Joyce) and Robert (Lillian) Bell and the late Charles Bell (June). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial...

Thomas J. Mcghie

Thomas J. Mcghie

Oct 30, 2015

Thomas J. McGhie, age 65, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 30, 2015. Loving husband of Louise (Urban) for 25 years, dear father of Sara (Nate) Mann & Michael McGhie and step-father to Dave (Tammy), Matt, and Mark Wronikowski. Proud grandpa to Quinton, Autumn, Lexi, Leah, Mikayla, Linnea, Chelsea, Josh, and Justin. Beloved brother of Patrick (Lyn) McGhie, Linda...

Beverly June Meldrum

Beverly June Meldrum

Oct 28, 2015

Beverly June Meldrum Age 86, October 28, 2015. Beloved wife to the late William III. Loving mother of Lynda (Dennis) Robere, William IV (Kathryn) and Lesley (Kevin) Hodge. Dear grandmother of David and Michele, Ryan and Mackenzie, Kory and Aaron. Great grandmother of Hannah and Rhease. Bev was a Rosie the Riveter during WWII supporting the war effort. She worked...

Elaine Davidge

Elaine Davidge

Oct 27, 2015

Elaine Davidge (Savisky) Age 66, October 27, 2015. Friend forever of John Lawrence. Beloved sister of Mary Ann (John) Kolmetz, Louise Bibik and the late JoAnn (Jim) Switzer. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Tail Waggers 1990 of Livonia. Please share a memory of...

Leonard V. Schoenborn

Leonard V. Schoenborn

Oct 24, 2015

Leonard V. Schoenborn Age 66, October 24, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Daniel (Jillian) and Gary (Rachelle). Dear grandfather of Jackson, Hadley, Nola Belle and Tayah, Holden, Marlow and Sullivan. Dear brother of Jerome (Ann), Richard (Herta), Geraldine (Clarence) Winter, Kenneth (Kathy) and Donald (Julie). Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation at the R.G....

Steven R. Parks

Steven R. Parks

Oct 24, 2015

Steven R. Parks Age 38, October 24, 2015. Beloved son of Robert and Kathleen. Dear cousin of Jean Inman, April Hamm, Janine Helm, Tina Michaels, Wendy Luark, Jodie Blankenship and Taylor Parks. Dear nephew of Ken and Peggy, Don and Betty Parks, Sue and Dennis Modzelewski, Ellen McKaig, Jenny Parks and many dear friends. A Memorial Mass will be held...

Evelyn Lola Sowers

Evelyn Lola Sowers

Oct 21, 2015

Evelyn L. Sowers Age 83, October 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Meade. Loving mother of Cheryl and Steven and David. Dear grandmother of Jennifer and Daniel. Great-grandmother of Korrine, Jarred and Aireana. Sister of George (Angie) Nickonovich and Jamie Kramenko. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Please share a memory of Evelyn by signing...

Elaine Raine Palmer

Elaine Raine Palmer

Oct 19, 2015

Elaine Raine Palmer Age 87, October 19, 2015 Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Christine Kreitmeyer and David (Marika) Taylor. Grandmother of Shantelle. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday at 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday 1 - 9 p.m. Donations may be made to the Michigan Humane Society. Please...

Beverly Marie Hourigan

Beverly Marie Hourigan

Oct 19, 2015

Beverly M. Hourigan Age 91. Passed away October 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Michael (Liz) Hourigan, Kathy (Tom) Megna, Tim Hourigan, Sue (Dan) Schiebille, Maureen (Joe) Quattrocchi, Lauri (Rob) Schippert, Sharon (Craig) Boury, Julie Hourigan, Rita Giordano and the late Pat Hourigan. Dearest Grandmother of Kelly (Paul) Engelken, Bryan (Keri) Hourigan, Katie Hourigan &...

Geraldine "Geri" Thomas

Geraldine "Geri" Thomas

Oct 15, 2015

Geraldine "Geri" Thomas Age 97, October 15, 2015 Beloved wife of the late Donald Lloyd Thomas. Loving mother of Paul (Patricia) Thomas, Randall Thomas, Bonita (James) Oesterwind and Nancy (Giuseppe) Romano. Dear grandmother of Paul, Christopher, Michael, James, Dean, John, Donald, Jean Marie, Michael, Justin, Janell, Katelyn, Olivia, Valerie, John and Donald and great grandmother to many residing in both...

Harvey A. Beernaert

Harvey A. Beernaert

Oct 15, 2015

Harvey A. Beernaert Age 94, October 15, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Sackson Beernaert. Loving father of Gary (Judy) and the late Allen. Dear grandfather of Justin (Adele) and Robert (Casey). Great grandfather of Jake, Gavin and Arabella. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Harvey was a WWII Veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient. Visitation at the...

Gladys Pauline Cornish

Gladys Pauline Cornish

Oct 14, 2015

Gladys Pauline Cornish, Age 97, October 14, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Noal Cornish. Daughter of the late George Washington Burnett and Ora Burnett (nee Bradley). Sister of Edith Rushing, Josephine Cross and the late Letha Lee Remarenko, Lillian Burnett, Wesley Burnett, Minnie Mae Robert, James Via and Ellen Zanter. Pauline was a special mom to her husband Noal's...

Paula J. Bedworth

Paula J. Bedworth

Oct 12, 2015

Paula Jean Bedworth Age 54, was called home on October, 12, 2015. Beloved wife of James. Precious daughter of Floyd and Pauline Conley. Dear sister of Susan Conley. Aunt of Bruce and Tiffany Bake. Great aunt of Kail. Niece of Frank and Maryann Cierpial. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday at...

Grayce A. Ottman

Grayce A. Ottman

Oct 12, 2015

Grayce A. Ottman, (nee Shunk), Age 95, October 12, 2015. Wife of 51 years to the late Edward B. Dear mother of the late Edward F. and Daniel C. Survived by daughters Judy (Gordon) Petersen. Sharon (Bill) Grisamer, Cathy (Gloria) Ottman-Price, and Debbie (Ted) Theodoroff. Cherished grandmother of 11. Great-grandmother "GG" to 10. Grayce also leaves her faithful companion Dolly....

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